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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.44, 11,164.70 and 2,513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.44, 11,164.70 and 2,513.50 is: 3,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.44 : 11,164.70 = 2,513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.44/11,164.70 = 2,513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.44x = 11,164.70 × 2,513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.44x = 28,062,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,062,473.45/7,442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.60

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